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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Dalton State College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $237 |
Diversity |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 77% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 2,280.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 544.3% higher at Wake Forest than Dalton State College ($61,012.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Wake Forest ($5,532 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 66.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,019 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 678.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($54,233 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or DSC .
DSC vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Wake Forest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wake Forest and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Dalton State College (88% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($153 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/